CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,018 km
6,225 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LIF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code CMB LIF
ICAO Code VCBI NWWL
City Colombo Lifou
Country Sri Lanka New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 30 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Colombo (CMB) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with New Caledonia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:13 in Colombo, it's 02:43 in Lifou. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lifou (LIF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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